Evelyn was born on February 25, 1921 on a farm between Paxton and Loda. She was the next-to-youngest of nine children born to Andrew Jackson and Clara Russell King. She married David Richard Marriott on December 17, 1939. They farmed in the townships of Somer and Stanton all their married life, except for a short time in Indiana.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2015, at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana, with Rev. Steve Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Yearsley Cemetery, rural Urbana. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Evelyn and Richard were the proud parents of five children: Jacqueline (Phil) Nigg, David (Ann) Marriott, Joseph (Jane) Marriott, Debra (David) Knight and Jeffre (Dodie) Marriott and 11 grandchildren: Randell Nigg, JoEllen Nigg Schultz, Roy Nigg, Emily and Adam Marriott, Levi and John Marriott, Joshua and Nathan Knight, and Tess and Elijah Marriott. There are 14 great grandchildren: Eddie Schultz, Chelsea Schultz Tobin, Austen Schultz, Clayton Nigg Ava and Eliza Zimmermann, Isabella and William Smith, Jasper and Arlo Joe Marriott, Lucas and Madilyn Knight, Penelope and Simone Marriott. Evelyn also has two great, great granddaughters: Audrey and Evelyn Schultz. She was preceded in death by her parents A. J. and Clara King, her husband David Richard Marriott, her brothers Ray, Maurice, Lester, Robert and John King and her sisters Helen Danseizer, Mildred Stevens and Eva King and one grandchild, Randell Nigg.

Besides Evelyn helping her husband farm and raising five children, she worked out of the home in later years at Follett's Book Store on the campus of the University of Illinois. After that, she worked at the Agronomy Department at the U of I where she retired in 1986. Evelyn also served as a Democrat election judge in the Somer and Stanton townships for many years.

She was a member of the First Methodist Church, Urbana, IL, the Neighborhood Social Club, and at one time served as officer of the Urbana Football Parents Association.

Evelyn loved being with her family and her many close friends, traveling, canoeing, hiking and living life to the fullest. Her favorite pastimes were reading and playing cards. She was always ready and willing to lend a hand on any project that friend or family presented, whether it be wallpapering, motor work, roofing or anything in between.

Evelyn was loved by many and will be missed by many.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the excellent care Evelyn received by the staff at Amber Glen Alzheimer's Home.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Alzheimer's Association.

Condolences may be offered at www.rennerwikoffchapel.com.